If you missed the amazing French series, Les Revenants (The Returned) when it aired on the CBC, you can chain-watch all 8 episodes of season 1 now on Netflix. That’s what I did as soon as Sue and I were offered the chance to chat with showrunner Fabrice Gobert during TIFF. We chatted about…
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The Mind Reels Chats – TIFF15: Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers
TIFF continues to be very good to Sue and I, and we were afforded the opportunity to chat with one of the filmmakers behind the powerful documentary, Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers. Meeting and chatting with Geeta Gandbhir and Sgt. J.J. Hainey was a highlight of the day for us, and gave us…
TIFF 2015: P.S. Jerusalem (2015) – Danae Elon
Having its World Premiere today at Scotiabank, and screening again on the 16th and the 19th is this poignant and powerful documentary from filmmaker Danae Elon. Elon invites us into the life of her and her family, as she documents a journey of the heart, and the search and discovery of home. Born in Jerusalem,…
TIFF 2015: Fire Song (2015) – Adam Garnet Jones
Having its World Premiere screening today at Scotiabank, with additional screenings on September 15th and 20th, is Fire Song. Writer/director Adam Garnet Jones has created a gentle, and undeniably, moving film that invites you into the lives of its characters, as each one becomes mired and trapped in realities that they seem unable…
TIFF 2015: Portal to Hell – Vivieno Caldinelli
TIFF tends to be filled with hidden gems, each one tucked away and made all the more pleasing when you find it. So let Sue and I give you a little nudge in the right direction… Portal To Hell!!! is part of the Short Cuts Programme 4 and is nothing short of pure gold. Running…
The Mind Reels at TIFF 40
Sue and I were lucky enough to be invited to the TIFF press conference for this year’s look at the Canadian films being showcased in the festival’s 40th year! It looks to be an amazing season, and we got to meet and chat with some amazing people, as well as catch up with some friends,…
Guidance (2014) – Pat Mills
Having its premiere at TIFF today, is this delightful Canadian film that definitely enjoys itself. Pat Mills is a triple threat in the film, writing, directing and starring as David Gold, a former child star, with a drinking problem, a rent problem, an employment problem, and a little denial about his sexuality. With no…
All Cheerleaders Die (2013) – Lucy McKee & Chris Silverston
Hitting DVD and Blu-Ray today is this entertaining romp that is bound to become a cult classic, All Cheerleaders Die. The opening night feature for the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) Midnight Madness, I was a little unsure about this one, but thought I’d give it a shot. I was happily surprised. What could…
Here Comes The Devil (2012) – Adrian Garcia Bogliano
Opening today in Toronto at The Royal Cinema and on the 21st at the Mayfair Theater in Ottawa is this unnerving Spanish film, and TIFF Official Selection, Here Comes The Devil, that isn’t afraid to explore some dark territory. On a brief getaway, Sol (Laura Caro) and her husband, Felix (Francisco Barriero), let their…
